This diminutive species was nicknamed hobbits after J.R.R Tolkiens fictional race of similar size.
- Homo erectus palaejavanicus
- Homo erectus soloensis
- Homo floresiensis
- Homo heidelbergensis
Answer
The correct answer is C) Homo floresiensis.
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